Philosophical Dictionary

Explore the Münchhausen trilemma, the fascinating philosophical puzzle that shows why all knowledge faces three unsatisfying options: infinite regress, circular reasoning, or unprovable assumptions. Learn why absolute certainty is elusive and how to think more clearly anyway.

In which we discuss Karl Marx's criticisms of capitalism, us, the Labor Theory of Value, and freedom. With bonus thought experiment.

A discussion of the influences of Hegel's dialectics on the work of Karl Marx, and his influence on the greater world.

In which we discuss Karl Marx's anti-capitalist roots, delving into the history of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and relating these critiques to our current situation as society in late stage capitalism.

In which we discuss the philosophical concept of the social construct. What is a social construct and what makes something a social construct?

In which we discuss Karl Marx's theories of alienation of labor and wage slavery in our contemporary context.